• Exercise spans seas

    More than 40 members of the 15th Air Mobility Operations Squadron traveled to the Republic of Korea recently, bringing their specialized expertise to the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise held annually across the Korean peninsula. Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2011 took place Aug. 16 to 26, and is the

  • Exchange sale celebrates those who 'Still Serve'

    As part of its annual "Still Serving" weekend, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will salute former Airmen by offering unique specials and events at the Travis Exchange Sep. 23 through 25."Still Serving" sales and benefits information is arriving in the mailboxes of approximately 800,000 Army

  • Children on Travis learn importance of nutrition

    Lisa Webster, Health and Wellness Center base community dietitian, worked with HAWC team members Deborah Baker, registered nurse, and Julie Stout, base fitness program manager, to provide a special nutrition event Aug. 24 for kids at Child Day Care Center No. 3.The children and teachers learned the

  • All-Star Airman

    Senior Airman Michael Gunter, 60th Mission Support Group knowledge operator and native of Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded Travis Athlete of the Year Aug. 24 at the Air Mobility Wing conference room during a wing leadership meeting.Gunter's award package has been forwarded to Air Mobility Command to

  • Driving tips

    In today's world, we face constant changes and take on more tasks than we have hours in a day. It is even more important now to inspect vehicles prior to jumping in and driving off to work or your next appointment. You may notice new discrepancies or even a potential safety hazard that can lead to

  • A Reservist Reflects

    Since the late 1960s Travis has been under three different commands, but has retained the nickname "Gateway to the Pacific."Throughout the years Travis has established this name by assisting the United States and the world during adverse times while remaining flexible to Air Force policy changes.As

  • History of Travis in the '70s

    Travis Air Force Base in the 1960s was home to an "aircraft revolution" of modernization. Turbine driven aircraft, such as the C-130, C-141 and C-135, soared over the Solano countryside. The base also tended to various humanitarian and support operations, in addition to military ones such as the

  • Base 'stretched' C-141s in 1979

    On Aug. 14, 1979, the 60th Military Airlift Wing sent the first of its 39 Lockheed C-141A Starlifter aircraft to the Lockheed-Georgia plant near Dobbins Air Force Base, Marietta, Ga., to be upgraded, or "stretched." When the C-141A first entered service in April 1965, it became apparent that the